Porphobilinogen (CAS 487-90-1)
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Porphobilinogen is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of heme, chlorophyll, and other tetrapyrroles, which are essential compounds for various biological functions. In biochemical research, it is pivotal in studies aimed at elucidating the enzymatic steps involved in the formation of these macrocycles. Researchers utilize porphobilinogen to investigate the activity of enzymes such as porphobilinogen deaminase and to understand the genetic and enzymatic basis of disorders like acute intermittent porphyria. Moreover, studies involving porphobilinogen are fundamental in plant and microbial research, where the compound′s role in chlorophyll and heme production is connected to photosynthesis and respiration. In the field of biotechnology, porphobilinogen is used to engineer bacteria and plants with enhanced biosynthetic pathways for the production of commercially valuable tetrapyrroles.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Porphobilinogen, 1 mg | sc-215735 | 1 mg | $114.00 | |||
Porphobilinogen, 5 mg | sc-215735A | 5 mg | $364.00 |